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Pipo Academy of Hair Design
El Paso, Texas · Private for-profit career school
Address: 3000 Pershing Dr, El Paso, TX 79903 · Phone: (915) 565-3491 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pipo Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in El Paso, Texas, offering cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the statewide average completion rate for similar programs is 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does participate in federal Title IV financial aid, but the share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | $14,935 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Pipo Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in El Paso, Texas. It participates in the federal Title IV financial aid program, meaning students may be eligible to use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for their education. The campus is not found in the DAPIP accreditation database, so accreditation status could not be confirmed in federal data. The school's primary program family is cosmetology, with cosmetology schools programs (8) listed as the top offering.
Federal data shows 8 trade completers at this campus. A completion rate specific to this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 63.5%; how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because detailed outcome and cost figures are limited in the federal dataset, prospective students weighing a cosmetology career change should contact the school directly for current program length, schedule, and tuition information. Given the single program family, this campus may suit those specifically seeking cosmetology training. To verify accreditation and any updated outcomes, check with the school directly and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pipo Academy of Hair Design offers cosmetology schools programs, listed as its top program area with 8 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
This campus was not found in the DAPIP accreditation database, so its accreditor is not reported in federal data. Contact the school directly at (915) 565-3491 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in the Title IV federal financial aid program, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 63.5%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (915) 565-3491 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pipo Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms, so it's worth reviewing costs carefully with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the federal data provided; contact the school directly to ask about the cosmetology program schedule and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal data profile at the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418913) and contact the school directly to confirm current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing a cosmetology program are not reported in the federal data provided; contact the school or Texas's cosmetology licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pipo Academy of Hair Design at (915) 565-3491 or through its website at https://www.pipoacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other cosmetology schools nearby is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for other El Paso-area programs.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.